Helicidine Dry Cough Syrup, sugar-free, 250ml Therabel

Indication Treatment of dry coughs and irritations for adults and children over 2 years old. How to take this drug Suitable for adults and children over the age of 2 years old. Orally. Dosage The symptomatic treatment must be short (a few days) and limited to times when coughing. Adults: 2 teaspoons per day, 3 times per day. Children: 2 ml/kg/day divided into 3 doses: · Children between 25-50kg (between 8-15 years old): 3-5 tablespoons per day. · Children between 15-25 kg (between 4-8 years old): 1 tablespoon per day, 3 times per day. · Children between 12-15 kg (between 30 months-4 years old): 2 teaspoons per day, 3 times per day. Ingredients Helicidine..................................................................................................................................... 10 ml Helicidine is a mucoglycoprotein extracted from Hélix pomatia L. Per 100ml of syrup. Dilutants with noticeable effect: Liquid maltitol, methyl paradroxybenzoate Xanthan resin, saccharin sodium, lliquid maltitol, raspberry flavouring*, methyl paradroxybenzoate, potassium sorbate, purified water. *Composition of raspberry flavouring: concentrated raspberry juice, vanillin, hexanilide, heliotropyl acetate, oxyphenylon, ionones, lactic acid. Packaging This drug is in the form of a syrup. 250 ml vial. Precautions for use This medication contains hydrogen glucose syrup (or liquid maltitol). This drug is not recommended for patients with a fructose intolerance. This drug contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and can cause local skin reactions. Special warnings In cases of phlegm-like and purulent expectoration, fever or chronic bronchial and lung disease, therapeutic treatment should be re-evaluated. Productive coughs (which are a fundamental element to broncho-pulmonary defence) must be respected. The combination of bronchial muco-modulators and antitussives and/or substances that dry out secretions (atropinic) is not advisable. Helicidine may induce blockage in the bronchus for newborns. Its ability to drain bronchial mucus is limited due to the physiological characteristics of its respiratory tree. Newborns should therefore not take this medication (see sections 4.3 & 4.8). If symptoms persist or worsen, the treatment should be reassessed. Contraindications · Previous allergic reaction to one of its components (methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl sodium and other parahydroxybenzoate salts). · Newborn (under 2 years of age), Interactions with other drugs The current data available does not suggest any clinical interactions. Pregnancy and breast feeding Pregnant and breast feeding women should use this drug with caution due to lack of clinical data. Storage conditions Once opened, keep the bottle for a maximum of 6 months below 25°C.